COUNCIL AGENDA

April 17, 2023

6:00 PM, Council Chambers-111 E. Maple Ave.

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INVOCATION
Tim Allison, Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator, Visiting Nurse Association
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CITIZEN REQUESTS
CONSENT AGENDA
Reports and Recommendations of the City Manager
1.Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement with Terry Dingeeldein, DBA Dingeldein Properties, for the right to farm and maintain City owned property located at 23001 E. Bundschu Road for 12-months  with options for 4 one-year extensions for the amount of $8,470 annually. 
Approved
2.Council action is requested to direct the City Manager to enter into a maintenance easement with the Remington Villas Homeowners Association for approximately 1,254 square feet of land for use in performing work necessary to improve, repair, and maintain stormwater drainage facilities .
Approved
3.Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to approve a construction contract with Vance Brothers, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,621,682.50 authorizing future change orders not to exceed $162,168.25 and/or time extensions for the FY 23 Roadway Seals portion of the Preventative Pavement Maintenance Project (No. 112201-4).
Approved
4.Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Olsson Associates for an amount not to exceed $177,080, authorizing future minor change orders not to exceed $17,708 for a professional engineering design services contract as part the Rockwood Storm Drainage Improvements Project (No. 132202).
Approved
5.

Council action is requested to issue a $97,999.92 purchase order to MacQueen Emergency, for turnout gear for the Fire Department.

Approved
6.Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to approve change order no. 1 to the engineering services contract with Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting for the Leslie to Crane & Hereford Drainage Improvement Project (no. 132201) for an amount not to exceed $48,660, authorizing future minor change orders for an amount not to exceed $4,866.
Approved
7.Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Veenstra & Kimm for an amount not to exceed $293,200, authorizing future minor change orders not to exceed $29,320 for an engineering design contract as part of the Upper Adair Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project (No. 302201).
Approved
8.Council action is requested to authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to Vogel Traffic Services, Inc. dba EZ Liner for an amount not to exceed $114,454 for the purchase of an EZ Liner Model PS-AL110 Palletized WindRunner Striping Machine.
Approved
9.Council action is recommended to issue a contract to Ceridian in the amount of $429,594 for the purchase and implementation of Ceridian Time Keeping System  and Human Resources software system.
Approved
Resolutions
23-727 - A resolution appointing Jeff McLaughlin, Scott Forsyth and Amy Kistler to the Tourism Commission of the City of Independence, Missouri.
Res.No:          6909
23-728 - A resolution affirming the appointment of Colleen Huff and Mary Smead to the Storm Water Control Oversight Committee.-Individual Appointments-Councilmembers Brice Stewart and Bridget McCandless
Res.No:          6910
23-729 - A resolution reappointing Virginia Ferguson to the City Planning Commission of the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment-Councilmember Bridget McCandless
Res.No:          6911
23-730 - A resolution appointing Cody Steger to the Independence Park Commission for the City of Independence, Missouri.-Individual Appointment-Councilmember Mike Steinmeyer
Res.No:          6912
23-731 - A resolution appointing Patrick Campbell to the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Independence, Missouri.
Res.No:          6913
23-732 - A resolution appointing Andrew Rodriguez and Phillip Glorioso as members of the Board of Ethics of the City of Independence, Missouri.
Res.No:          6914
23-733 - A resolution appointing councilmembers Jared Fears and Bridget McCandless to the Independence Economic Development Partnership Advisory Board.
Res.No:          6915
23-734 - A resolution declaring the official intent of the City Council of the City of Independence, Missouri regarding the National Frontier Trails Museum and the Missouri Model Railroad Museum.
Res.No:          6916
23-735 - An resolution of the City of Independence, Missouri, authorizing the City to participate in the Missouri Firefighters Critical Illness Trust and Pool, and further authorizing the City Manager to execute such documents as may be necessary for the City's participation therein.
Res.No:          6917
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Hearing(s)
1.  A public hearing for the amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 14, of the Independence City Code relating to marijuana facilities.  Full Public Hearing.
Held and Closed
  1. 23-023 - 2R.  An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance, Chapter 14, of the Independence City Code pertaining to marijuana facilities.
Ord.No:          19430
2.  A full public hearing for the application received from Casey’s Marketing Company dba Minit Mart #4343 for a Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of all kinds in the original package license for Minit Mart #4343 located at 11715 E. US 24 Hwy.  Full public hearing.
Held and Closed

  1. Council action is requested on the application received from Casey’s Marketing Company dba Minit Mart #4343 for a Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of all kinds in the original package license for Minit Mart #4343 located at 11715 E. US 24 Hwy.

Approved

3.  A Full Public Hearing for the application an application received from G&A Commercial LLC dba Mygrain Liquor, for a Retail Selling of Intoxication Liquor for all kinds in the original package license for Mygrain Liquor located at 1431 S. Noland Rd. Full Public Hearing. 

Held and Closed

  1. Council action is requested on the application received from G&A Commercial LLC dba Mygrain Liquorfor a Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of all kinds in the original package license for Mygrain Liquor that will be located at 1431 S. Noland Rd.

Approved
4.  A Full Public Hearing for the application an application received from The Marinello LLC for Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of all kinds in the original package license located at 210 W. Lexington Ave. Full Public Hearing. 
Held and Closed

  1. Council action is requested on the application received from The Marinello LLC for a Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor by the drink license at 208 W. Lexington and Retail Selling of Intoxicating Liquor of all kinds in the original package license at 210 W. Lexington Ave.

Approved
Ordinances
23-022 - 2R.  An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to approve a Cost Share Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the I-70 and Little Blue Parkway Interchange Project (Project No. 112303 / Cost Share Project No. KU0033), and increasing appropriations.
Ord.No:          19431
23-024 - 2R.  An ordinance approving the 2023-24 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG and HOME Programs, authorizing applications to the Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing execution of a written agreement and acceptance of CDBG and HOME Program funds; and making the necessary appropriations.
Ord.No:          19432
23-025 - 2R.  An ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code, “Business and Occupation Licenses”.
Ord.No:          19433
First Reading(s)
23-026 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a contract with Jackson County, Missouri, which calls for Jackson County to provide funding in the amount of $225,000.00 to the City for Independence Police Department’s Law Enforcement School-Based Initiative called S.T.E.P.
1R.
23-027 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing and directing the City Manager to accept a Warranty Deed from the Rock Hill Homeowner’s Association for the ownership of the Rock Hill Sanitary Sewer Lift Station and to additionally accept ownership of approximately 2,144.6 ft of Sanitary Sewer Force Main. 
1R.
23-028 - 1R.  An ordinance amending Article 1 of Chapter 4 “Property Maintenance Code” pertaining to repairing dangerous buildings.
1R.
23-029 - 1R.  An ordinance approving a rezoning from District I-1 (Industrial) to District R-6 (Single-Family Residential) for the property at 617 N. Hocker Avenue in Independence, Missouri.
1R.
23-030 - 1R.  An ordinance authorizing a contract with the National Council on Aging to provide financial assistance for the COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccine Uptake Initiative Grant Program for the period of April 28, 2023 through April 27, 2024; accepting funds for the period in the amount of $90,560; authorizing future change orders for additional funding and/or time extensions for the same project; and authorizing certain future appropriations.
1R.
INFORMATION ONLY
1.

Change order #2 to purchase order #23000083 in the amount of $100,000.00 was issued to DPC Industries for Liquid Chlorine for use in the Courtney Bend Water Plant for the Water Department. New revised amount of PO is $240,000.

2.The City Clerk has received notification that the City Manager has accepted a Subaward Grant from UASI/DHS through Mid America Regional Council of $20,306.45. This award is to receive goods purchased through MARC for our Hazardous Materials team, as part of the regional plan. 
3.Amendments to LPHDI - Local Public Health Disparities Initiative
4.Semi-annual report of the Independence Parks Commission
5.Semi-annual report of the Independence Tourism Commission
6.Semi-Annual Report of the Jackson County Animal Welfare Committee
7.Semi Annual Report of the Public Safety Tax Oversight Committee.
8.Street Improvement Oversight Committee (SIOC) Semi-Annual Presentation to Council.
9.Stormwater Oversight Committee Semi-annual Presentation to Council
10.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Arrowhead Community Improvement District Proposed Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
11.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Susquehanna East Shopping Center Community Improvement District Proposed Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
12.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Marketplace Shopping Center Community Improvement District Proposed Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
13.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Hartman Heritage Center Community Improvement District Proposed Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
14.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Crackerneck Center Center Community Improvement District Proposed Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
15.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Crackerneck Center Community Improvement District Annual Report ending June 30, 2022.
16.The City Clerk's Office is in receipt of the Noland Fashion Square Center Community Improvement District Proposed Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
17.Municipal Division monthly case report March 2023
18.Please Note:  In accordance with RSMo 610.021, the City Council may convene in an Executive Session during or after the meeting, in the Council Chambers and move to Conference Room D for the closed meeting, on matters of litigation, legal action, and/or attorney client communications, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(1), on matters of personnel, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(3) and personnel records, as permitted by 610.021(13), on matters of contracts, as permitted by 610.021(12), on matters of real estate, as permitted by 610.021(2) and/or matters of labor negotiations, as permitted by 610.021(9).
19.The Council Rules of Procedure amendment noticed for consideration will be considered at the Monday, May 1, 2023 City Council meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT